RFP - Professional Engineering Services - Medford Canal Piping Phase 1.

The Medford Irrigation District is seeking professional engineering services for the Medford Canal Piping Phase 1 project, located in the Little Butte Creek watershed in Jackson County, Oregon. The primary objective is to advance a planning-level concept for piping approximately 2.7 miles of the Medford Canal below Bradshaw Drop to a 30 percent preliminary design. The scope of work includes project management, existing information review, topographic and boundary surveying, and geotechnical investigations, with a specific focus on unstable clay slopes and the protection of ESA-listed Southern Oregon/Northern California Coast coho salmon. Deliverables must include a complete 30 percent design package and a planning-level opinion of probable construction costs. This solicitation utilizes a Qualifications-Based Selection process, meaning proposers are strictly prohibited from submitting pricing or fee information within their proposals. Evaluation is based on relevant experience and past performance, the qualifications of key personnel, technical approach, project management capabilities, and proposal quality. To be considered, firms must be Oregon-licensed and submit a single searchable PDF by December 4, 2026, to Jack Friend. Required documentation includes residency statements, non-discrimination certifications, and compliance with Oregon tax laws. The project is funded via an Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board Technical Assistance Grant, and the target date for the Notice to Proceed is December 18, 2026.